Turn Back Time

Turn Back Time

Track Listings

1. Turn Back Time(Original)
2. Turn Back Time(Radio Mix)
3. Turn Back Time(Paradise Mix)

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Product Description
CD Maxi single for the first single from the soundtrack tothe film 'Sliding Doors', starring Gwyneth Paltrow and JohnHannah. Contains three mixes of 'Turn Back Time': Original,Radio Mix and Paradise Mix. Full color picture CD. 1998Universal release. Sliml

Turn Back Time,Aqua,5"CD Singles


If I Could Turn Back Time: Cher's Greatest Hits
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • If I Could Turn Back Time
  • CHER IS DEFINITELY ONE OF THE GREATEST FEMALE ENTERTAINERS AND ICON'S IN ROCK N' ROLL HISTORY!
  • Missing Song
  • Cher's great
  • YOUR FAIR CHER
If I Could Turn Back Time: Cher's Greatest Hits
Cher
Manufacturer: Interscope Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004T0PP
Release Date: 1999-03-09

Tracks:

  1. Love And Understanding
  2. Save Up All Your Tears
  3. The Shoop Shoop Song (It's In His Kiss)
  4. After All (Love Theme From Chances Are)
  5. If I Could Turn Back Time
  6. Just Like Jesse James
  7. Heart Of Stone (Remix)
  8. I Found Someone
  9. We All Sleep Alone
  10. Bang Bang (New Version)
  11. Take Me Home
  12. Dark Lady
  13. Half-Breed
  14. The Way Of Love
  15. Gypsys, Tramps And Thieves
  16. I Got You Babe

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars If I Could Turn Back Time.......2007-01-11

I originally was buying this CD for a friend of mine as a Christmas present. Then I decided to order one for me also. We both like Cher. We were neither one disappointed. Cher is one of a kind.

5 out of 5 stars CHER IS DEFINITELY ONE OF THE GREATEST FEMALE ENTERTAINERS AND ICON'S IN ROCK N' ROLL HISTORY!.......2006-12-30

I will be writing a review on the legendary brilliant masterpiece compilation album entitled "IF I COULD TURN BACK TIME, CHER'S GREATEST HITS" by one of the greatest female performers of ALL-TIME, I talking about the legendary and ALWAYS beautiful, CHER! This compilation was originally released in 1999 on CD on the Geffen Records label distributed by Universal Music & Video Distribution Inc. The matrix or ID number is INTD-90379. As always, if I hear any new additional information concerning this legendary compilation album, I will edit this review immediately so that you the consumer will get the best informative and most accurate review possible.

WOW! What can I say about this legendary compilation album and the legendary icon that recorded them all those years ago that hasn't already been said? I have mentioned and reviewed many of the great female performers in Rock n' Roll history but I must apologize deeply for not mentioning this beautiful entertainer and icon. She was born Cherilyn Sarkisian La Piere on 20 May 1946! When she met Salatore Phillip Bono (AKA Sonny Bono) in the early 60's who was 11 years older than her, BOTH their lives would be changed forever and would NEVER be the same again! Their show biz names would be changed to Sonny and Cher! And as the saying goes, "AND THE REST IS ROCK N' ROLL HISTORY!" It wasn't until the early 70's that Sonny realized the full talent and potential of Cher and did not want to hold her back! Her voice sounded so rough and husky yet so beautiful! It would also be during the early 70's that Cher would begin on what would become an extremely successful solo career. When Cher's divorce from Sonny finalized in the early to mid 70's, it would be time for Cher to devote herself full time into her solo career! It would also be during this time that CHER would beautifully blossom into one of the GREATEST FEMALE PERFORMERS OF ALL-TIME! CHER would also blossom into one of the GREATEST FEMALE ACTRESSES OF ALL-TIME! This compilation album is a true testament of the many great contributions and achievements that CHER has given us! THIS IS CHER AT HER ABSOLUTE BEST! THIS LEGENDARY COMPILATION ALBUM IS HER STORY! In my opinion, This is ONE GREAT COMPILATION ALBUM! Every single song track is outstanding!

I will list and briefly review all the song tracks in their original exact running order as follows: (1.) "Love And Understanding," (Outstanding! Brilliant! Superb! A great CHER ROCKER! I love the orchestra arrangements in this one! I love this song!) (2.) "Save Up All Your Tears," (Outstanding! Brilliant! Superb! Another great CHER ROCKER! CHER sings this song with such power and emotion that you can almost feel her tears in this one! You have to see the video on this song to believe it! I love this song!) (3.) "The Shoop Shoop Song (It's In His Kiss)," (Outstanding! Brilliant! Superb! Another great CHER song! This song is a remake from the past! I love this version!) (4.) "After All," (Outstanding! Brilliant! Superb! I LOVE THIS SONG! A BEAUTIFUL DUET with Chicago's Peter Cetera! This is the title song from the film "CHANCES ARE!") (5.) "If I Could Turn Back Time," (Outstanding! Brilliant! Superb! Breathtaking! ANOTHER GREAT CHER ROCKER! This song kicks a*s! You need to see the video of this song to get the full impact and message that this song contains! CHER REALLY ROCKS OUT IN THIS ONE! This song is by far, ONE OF HER GREATEST EVER!) (6.) "Just Like Jesse James," (Outstanding! Brilliant! Superb! A great CHER slow Rocker! I love the acoustic guitar arrangements in this one! Great song!) (7.) "Heart Of Stone (Remix)," (Outstanding! Brilliant! Superb! Another great CHER slow acoustic song! CHER'S angelic voice brings this song to LIFE! I love it!) (8.) "I Found Someone," (Outstanding! Brilliant! Superb! Another great CHER Rocker! CHER REALLY SINGS AND KICKS A*S IN THIS ONE! I love this song dearly!) (9.) "We All Sleep Alone," (Outstanding! Brilliant! Superb! A beautiful slow CHER number! Listening to this song, you can't help but feel immersed into her spell and be hypnotized by her angelic voice! I love it!) (10.) "Bang Bang (New Version)," (Outstanding! Brilliant! Superb! I LOVE THIS NEW VERSION! This song REALLY ROCKS! I love the musical arrangements in this one as well! This song kicks a*s! CHER sings this one with such raw power and emotion that she leaves you begging for more!) (11.) "Take Me Home," (Outstanding! Brilliant! Superb! Another great CHER number! This song was recorded during the glory days of Disco! In my opinion, CHER'S voice was made for this song and sound! I love this one dearly!) (12.) "Dark Lady," (Outstanding! Brilliant! Superb! This song is by far, ANOTHER ONE OF CHER'S GREATEST EVER! I love CHER'S blistering Lead Vocals in this one! This song is about the mystic life of a gypsy! I LOVE THIS ONE!) (13.) "Half-Breed," (Outstanding! Brilliant! Superb! Another great CHER number! This song is ANOTHER ONE OF CHER'S GREATEST EVER! I LOVE THIS ONE! I love the musical arrangements in this one as well!) (14.) "The Way Of Love," (Outstanding! Brilliant! Superb! I LOVE THIS NUMBER! I love the orchestra music arrangements in this one! CHER'S beautiful angelic voice rises for the occasion in this one!) (15.) "Gypsys, Tramps And Thieves" (Outstanding! Brilliant! Superb! Breathtaking! Another great CHER Rocker! I love the musical arrangements in this song as well! This song is without a doubt, ONE OF CHER'S GREATEST SONGS EVER! I love it!) and (16.) "I Got You Babe (Sonny & Cher)." (Outstanding! Brilliant! Superb! This collection would not be complete without CHER'S TRADEMARK SONG WITH THE MAN THAT DISCOVERED HER, Sonny Bono! I love this song so dearly! You can actually feel their love for each other in this legendary song!) Two songs deserve to be honorably mentioned and added to this collection, "Believe" and "Strong Enough" from 1998. These two songs also define why CHER is one of the greatest female performers and entertainers of ALL-TIME! Overall, this is one hell of a great compilation album! Every single song track in this compilation album is nothing less than outstanding and brilliant!

As you can see, this is definitely a great treasure album worth purchasing that he or she should definitely own as a valuable and important part of his or her own personal music collection. This priceless gem will definitely be around to be enjoyed and cherished for many more years to come, NOW AND FOREVER!

In closing, The Legend of CHER has continued to grow and entertain us to this very day! What I will ALWAYS REMEMBER about Sonny and Cher is their charisma! They were BOTH very EXTREMELY charismatic individuals! Nothing would be more evident then Sonny and Cher's last public appearance and brief historic reunion on The David Letterman Show in the late 80's! For one last time and for a brief moment, they were Sonny and Cher once again! Believe it or not, I actually cried when I saw that performance! It was great seeing them sing "I Got You Babe," the song that gave Sonny and Cher their existence and had so much power and meaning for them both! Sadly, We would all lose Sonny Bono in a fatal sking accident on 5 January 1998 in the Reno, Nevada mountains! Cher's Eulogy speech at his funeral pretty much says it all! At the same time, CHER would release her RETURN album (I NEVER USE COMEBACK IN REFERENCE TO HER!) "BELIEVE" in 1998! This album singlehandedly made CHER a force to be reckened with in the 90's and that she is here to stay! I will always love CHER! Here's to you CHER! Keep persevering! R.I.P. Sonny Bono 1935-1998. Thanks for reading my review and I hope you enjoyed reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it for your reading pleasure. I also hope that you will read all of my other reviews in the near future when time permits. CHER RULES! SONNY BONO LIVES! Long Live Rock n' Roll! Rock out always and take care. Forever in Rock, J.L.

5 out of 5 stars Missing Song.......2006-10-07

The song listing is missing song #1 on the CD. It is called "DON'T COME CRYIN' TO ME", and this is the only CD you can get it on. I attempted to get the song list for this CD corrected thru Amazon, but there is no avenue to have this done. Modern technology for you!!

5 out of 5 stars Cher's great.......2006-08-14

This is what I turn on all the way to work and on the way home. Great music!!!

4 out of 5 stars YOUR FAIR CHER.......2005-10-18

If anyone ever needed a collection spanning all phases of her long career, it has to be the Dark Lady herself, who's made more "comebacks" than Shirley MacLaine...and Cher's are actually "on record". Hear the husky voiced quick-change artist in her role as: Sonny's Queen ("I Got You Babe", natch), Tall Tale Telling Queen ("Half Breed", "Dark Lady", the untouchable "Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves"), Disco Queen ("Take Me Home"), and Late 80's Comeback Queen ("Just Like Jesse James", the aptly titled "If I Could Turn Back Time"). Thankfully omitted are Cher's Rock Queen phase (Oh?...Missed that one?) and Electro-Dance Queen phase (Next time, leave the synthesized vocals and canned backbeat to Britney; you're above it, darling). It woulda been nice if a few more "Sonny and..." chestnuts had been favored over such dreck as a Bon Jovi-assisted remake of her own "Bang Bang", and lyrics should have been included (ever notice Cher's mumbly-mouthed delivery is just a tad hard to understand sometimes?). But heck, it just wouldn't be Cher if she didn't need a little "overhauling". Now HERE'S an idea! How 'bout the WORST of Cher, featuring her duets with Gregg Allman and Meat Loaf, her early "I Love You Ringo" single, recorded as Bonnie Jo Mason, her work as leader of rock act Black Rose...PLEASE!! Somebody STOP me before I mention her post-"Believe" rehashes!!!
If I Could Turn Back Time: Cher's Greatest Hits
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Fantastic
  • I Love Cher's Voice
  • If I Could Turn Back Time
  • "Cher" All through the years
  • wowzers
If I Could Turn Back Time: Cher's Greatest Hits
Cher
Manufacturer: Uni/Geffen
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000I8KE
Release Date: 1999-03-09

Tracks:

  1. Don't Come Cryin' To Me (Previously Unreleased)
  2. Love And Understanding
  3. Save Up All Your Tears
  4. The Shoop Shoop Song (It's In His Kiss)
  5. After All (Love Theme From Chances Are)
  6. If I Could Turn Back Time
  7. Just Like Jesse James
  8. Heart Of Stone (Remix)
  9. I Found Someone
  10. We All Sleep Alone
  11. Bang Bang (New Version)
  12. Take Me Home
  13. Dark Lady
  14. Half-Breed
  15. The Way Of Love
  16. Gypsy, Tramps And Thieves
  17. I Got You Babe

Amazon.com

As a singer, Cher's a terrific actress. With her suspect pitch and piercing tone, she gives the impression that she couldn't carry a tune if it were tattooed to her butt. Still, she's revived her musical career almost as often as Sinatra did his, scoring 18 Top 10 hits since her mid-'60s days with Sonny Bono. The retrospective If I Could Turn Back Time arrives in the wake of Cher's No. 1 single "Believe." True to its title, it walks through her early-'90s to late-'80s power-ballad period ("Just Like Jesse James," "We All Sleep Alone") to her 1979 disco hit "Take Me Home," the tragicomic concoctions "Half Breed" and "Gypsys, Tramps, and Thieves" and, finally, the original "I Got You Babe." One almost dreads asking: Can a box set be far behind? --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Fantastic.......2001-09-28

I own this CD and play it all the time. Cher has so much energy and I love to here her sing. Higly recommended.

5 out of 5 stars I Love Cher's Voice.......2000-04-04

This CD is awesome. I love to sing her songs out loud. Not only is her voice powerful and distinctive, the songs are catchy and fun. "I Found Someone" is my favorite on this collection. Cher has such a cool personality, I'm excited about future albums

5 out of 5 stars If I Could Turn Back Time.......2000-03-21

This has got to be one of Cher's finest Cds. No matter how bad you feel, if you listen to this CD you will feel better. Her voice and passion when she sings is incredible.

5 out of 5 stars "Cher" All through the years.......2000-02-03

I remember watching the Sonny and Cher Show as a child growing up in Buffalo, New York. All through the years, Cher has never lost her voice, her looks or her belief's. Not many of us have the courage to continue on the way Cher does. Her music is wonderful and inspiring.

5 out of 5 stars wowzers.......2000-01-30

suddenly it was dark, and a hush fell over the crowd. i felt a tinge of satisfaction pour over my body and soul and knew I had found what i was looking for...cher. wowzers, baby! that's all i can say. you'll love it! that 50 yr. old booty does some fine shakin, and although she could be my grandma, i'd still slap that hiney raw.
Turn Back the Hands of Time
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    Turn Back the Hands of Time
    Tyrone Davis
    Manufacturer: Brunswick Records
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B00004SZCB
    Release Date: 2000-04-25

    Tracks:

    1. Turn Back the Hand of Time
    2. All the Waiting Is Not in Vain
    3. Let Me Back In
    4. Love Bones
    5. I'll Be Right Here
    6. Is It Someting You've Got
    7. Undying Love
    8. Just Because of You
    9. If It's Love You're After
    10. I Keep Comming Back
    Symphony 9: Introduction to Dvorak
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      Symphony 9: Introduction to Dvorak
      Dvorak
      Manufacturer: Naxos
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      ASIN: B000069HGK
      Release Date: 2002-09-17
      If I Could Turn Back Time
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        If I Could Turn Back Time
        Cher
        Manufacturer: Geffen
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        ASIN: B000091NDP
        If I Could Turn Back the Hands of Time
        Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
        • LOVE THIS SONG
        • When you burn in Hell - THIS will be playing.
        • If I Could Turn Back the Hands of Time
        • Get your CD singles before they are no longer manufactured
        • Very nice song!!!
        If I Could Turn Back the Hands of Time
        R. Kelly
        Manufacturer: Jive
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        ASIN: B00001SIFY
        Release Date: 1999-09-28

        Tracks:

        1. If I Could Turn Back the Hands of Time [Album Version] - R. Kelly
        2. If I Could Turn Back the Hands of Time [Radio Edit] - R. Kelly
        3. Dancing with a Rich Man [Album Version] - R. Kelly
        4. Home Alone [Album Version] - R. Kelly, Keith Murray
        5. Home Alone [Instrumental] - R. Kelly, Keith Murray

        Customer Reviews:

        5 out of 5 stars LOVE THIS SONG.......2005-11-03

        I had to call the radio station to find out who the artist was on this song. I'm not an R Kelly fan per se, but this song is so beautiful, I had to know who sang it. I love it!!

        1 out of 5 stars When you burn in Hell - THIS will be playing........2005-08-04

        Everyone's favourite comedy kiddie-fiddler really pulled out all the stops on this single. This could well be the worst song ever written, a shameless rip-off of Unchained Melody, you wonder if maybe Kelly is taking the p**s, because it's SO bad, so cringe-worthy, you're half expecting it to turn up on the sequel to Team America.

        But, no. He's being serious, and for every "Ooooooh" garbled sound effect he gives, every meaningful look he gives to the camera in the vomit-inducing video, you just know he's thinking "man, I gotta score me some jail-bait tonight".

        Awful, awful, awful. Burn every copy you see.

        (...)

        1 out of 5 stars If I Could Turn Back the Hands of Time.......2005-05-03

        If I Could Turn Back the Hands of Time. you can't. you're too late. you done did that 14 year old girl. then you peed all up in her face. it's too late to turn back the hands of time

        5 out of 5 stars Get your CD singles before they are no longer manufactured.......2003-11-11

        This CD is a two-track single. It contains the original album versions of If I Could Turn the Hands of Time, 6 minutes 18 seconds, and dancing with a rich man, 3 minutes 28 seconds. Awesome single cover of r kelly.
        Produced, Written, and Arranged by R. Kelly. He plays all the instruments on these songs. The executive producer is Barry Hankerson. Background vocals on if i could turn back are done by R. Kelly, Sparkle and Bruce Kelly. Mixed by R. Kelly and Stephen George at the Hit Factory NYC.

        5 out of 5 stars Very nice song!!!.......2003-01-20

        I don't remember when I first heard this song, but I do remember the time when it happened. I had just left my 4 month girlfriend to go live in another state with my parents...I really had no control of the separation.
        Well, back to the song...I'd say it's a really smooth, uplifting & could say, sad song. Makes you think about a lot of things when it refers to your significant other.
        I bought the cd right away and listened to it for hours.
        I do recommend it if you like R Kelly and if you are into "slow jams" and R&B.
        Brian Asawa - The Dark Is My Delight And Other 16th Century Lute Songs / Tayler
        Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
        • Too Rushed, Low on Feeling
        • Beyond mediocre
        • Pretty voice sings pretty songs, but it's pretty mediocre...
        • HEAVEN!!!
        • HEAVEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
        Brian Asawa - The Dark Is My Delight And Other 16th Century Lute Songs / Tayler

        Manufacturer: RCA
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        ASIN: B000003G9X
        Release Date: 1997-10-14

        Tracks:

        1. Come Again, Sweet Love Doth Now Invite
        2. His Golden Locks Time Hath To Silver Turn'd
        3. Flow My Tears
        4. It Was A Time When Silly Bees Could Speak
        5. Sorrow, Stay!
        6. Can She Excuse My Wrongs
        7. A Shepherd In A Shade His Plaining Made
        8. Time Stands Still
        9. Go, Crystal Tears
        10. I Saw My Lady Weep
        11. Away With These Self-Loving Lads
        12. Now Hath Flora Robb'd Her Bow'rs
        13. Author Of Light, Revive My Dying Sprite
        14. Come Let Us Sound With Melody The Praises
        15. Oft Have I Sigh'd For Him That Hears Me Not
        16. Turn Back, You Wanton Flyer
        17. This Merry Pleasant Spring
        18. There Were Three Ravens
        19. The Dark Is My Delight
        20. Willow Song
        21. Miserere My Maker
        22. Where The Bee Sucks
        23. O Death, Rock Me Asleep

        Amazon.com

        As one of the leaders of an exciting new generation of countertenors, Brian Asawa benefits not only from his distinctive voice, but also from his record label's publicity machine, which has made his name and his first two recordings strongly recognized by critics and listeners. Asawa's success at the Metropolitan Opera Auditions in 1991 and his many opera performances in the United States and abroad certainly haven't hurt his career. The voice we hear is unquestionably pretty and technically refined, but its throaty, dark timbre sounds more like the efforts of a man trying to sound like a woman. He just doesn't have that uniquely male countertenor quality exemplified by three of Asawa's more engaging colleagues--Andreas Scholl, David Daniels, and Daniel Taylor. That's not to say that these performances of some of the 16th century's loveliest songs are not eminently listenable and occasionally sublime. Asawa's agile voice projects a strong character coupled with an effortless delivery that will appeal to many listeners. He has an annoying habit, however, of singing slightly behind the beat and gradually leaning into longer-held notes. --David Vernier

        Customer Reviews:

        2 out of 5 stars Too Rushed, Low on Feeling.......2006-03-04

        I've really tried to like Brian Osawa but when I hear this CD, it sounds to me like he's faking his way through the songs, though I doubt he in fact is. It's passionless.Thankfully I bought this CD used for only $9.99 CDN. Regretably, I will likely be selling it back to the used CD store from which it came. Daniel Taylor and James Bowman's Love Bade me Welcome would be a much better selection, i bought it new and its worth every cent!

        1 out of 5 stars Beyond mediocre.......1999-08-26

        Sorry, but this self-involved, primping prissy, gen-x "amerrican" version of lute song is a far cry from what I would have hoped to have heard from this supposed "promising" artist. The only promise we can hope for is that he stops inflicting this pap on us. If this is the future of opera, get me outta here.

        2 out of 5 stars Pretty voice sings pretty songs, but it's pretty mediocre..........1999-07-04

        This album of 16th century songs was VERY highly recommended to me by a store clerk at my local music retailer. I did not preview the album before buying it, but was intrigued by the seeming popular nature of the albums production and promotion. As a 20th centuruy composer and performer, I have dealt extensively with the human voice, in all it's many guises and forms. Asawa's voice has a sweet and fairly clean alto character, but the desired strenth and passion of the counter tenor labeling is obviously lacking. I do not doubt that future albums, perhaps featuring a more complex instrumentation and format will show that Mr. Asawa's voice can be something more than a young alto with an overindulgent rubato complex. The album is not the worst I have heard utilizing "non-traditional" male voices, but the clarity of line and sensitivity needed to convey emotion in these songs is something that perhaps is better left to a more tenured voice. I am ooking forward to seeing what the future brings us from Mr. Asawa, but I do hope he will be braver with the timbres and colors in his voice. It is truly a shame not to let the emotive quality of the counter tenor voice lead the way over "technical" purity.

        5 out of 5 stars HEAVEN!!!.......1998-10-01

        When you start the CD and sit back you will literally think you have died and gone to heaven! Brian Asawa is heaven on Earth!

        If you have not heard anything from Brian, you are in for an extraordinary treat. Brian's voice is an incredible gift that every person should be exposed to. "The Dark is My Delight" is a wonderful display of Brian's range and vocal gifts. A collection of mostly 14th Century lute songs, it is a perfect subject for Brian's unique voice. "Come Again, Sweet Love" is a perfect opening song as it gives you his full range and style. In the beginning you cannot believe that this sweet, melodious voice can be coming from a human, muchless a male. You'll be thinking that throughout this wonderful CD.

        There are few CDs that are so extraordinary but then again this is Brian's first CD. EVERYONE should listen and expose themselves to Brian Asawa's talents. He can only be looked upon as a rising countertenor star soon to be at the same level as the "great tenors!" I am not exaggerating. FIVE STARS and TWO THUMBS UP!!! There is nothing more I can say!

        5 out of 5 stars HEAVEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......1998-09-30

        Brian Asawa is simply heaven on Earth! Nothing else can describe that wonderous voice of his. You literally feel like you have died and are hearing the angels welcome you to their kingdom. When you listen to the CD you'll understand!

        The compilation of songs here are an excellent line-up for Brian. It allows him to, in a sense, tell you stories with excellent lute accompaniment. "Come Again, Sweet Love" was an excellent choice to lead off the CD as it showcases the extraordinary abilities of Brian. His sweet and melodic voice almost transports you back to the late 1500s when this song was written. In fact, you will probably get that feeling with every song on this CD but it is to Brian's abilities that we credit this.

        There are very few CDs that I can/do recommend so highly. Brian Asawa is a rising star of countertenors to the same level as the "great tenors." I do not exaggerate when I say this. He has a vocal gift that must be shared with the world and the more people that hear him the better THEY are for it. FIVE STARS and TWO THUMBS UP!!! What more can I say!!!
        If I Could Turn Back the Hands of Time
        Average customer rating: Not rated
          If I Could Turn Back the Hands of Time

          Manufacturer: Jive
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

          Contemporary R&BContemporary R&B | R&B | Styles | Music
          ASIN: B000IKEAXK

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          1. Radio Edit (4:56) 2. Album Verion (6:18) BONUS R. KELLY CD-ROM (Quicktime)
          Turn Back the Hands of Time
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            Turn Back the Hands of Time
            Tyrone Davis
            Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea
            ProductGroup: Music
            Binding: Audio CD

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            ASIN: B000008EVL
            Release Date: 1996-04-23

            Tracks:

            1. Turn Back The Hands Of Time
            2. Is It Something You've Got
            3. I'll Be Right Here
            4. Let Me Back In
            5. Could I Forget You
            6. One-Way Ticket
            7. You Keep Me Holding On
            8. I Had It All The Time
            9. There It Is
            10. Without You In My Life
            Turn Back the Hands of Time
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              Turn Back the Hands of Time
              Various Artists
              Manufacturer: Delta
              ProductGroup: Music
              Binding: Audio CD

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              ASIN: B000006N2C
              Release Date: 1998-04-28

              Tracks:

              1. Back Stabbers - The O'Jays
              2. It's A Man's Man's Man's World - James Brown
              3. Turn Back The Hands Of Time - Tyrone Davis
              4. Lookin' For A Love - Bobby Womack
              5. Let's Get Married - Al Green
              6. Everybody Plays The Fool - The Main Ingredient
              7. I Can't Get Next To You - The Temptations
              8. Midnight Train To Georgia - Gladys Knight & The Pips
              9. Dream Merchant - The New Birth
              10. Woman To Woman - Shirley Brown
              11. O-o-h Child - The Five Stairsteps
              12. From His Woman To You - Barbara Mason

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              7. Winter Wonderland: Holiday Compilation
              8. #1 Hits of 1965-1969
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